Jerk Chicken

Uncle Quentin · 04-06-2012, 15:05

What's the best Jerk sauce?

I love jerk chicken - it goes lovely with rice, noodles, salad, chips, pretty much anything.

I can't find a sauce hot or spicy enough for my taste though.
I usually buy the Reggae sauce or Tesco version to roast my chicken in - & recently tried the Schwartz Jamaican Jerk powder too - they're all nice enough, but ultimately a bit disappointing.

I end up chucking loads of Cayenne Pepper & such on it to give it a bit of kick.

Is there a better, more pokey jerk sauce out there?

degsyhufc · 04-06-2012, 15:33

I can't see the problem in doing that. If something isn't hot enough then add your own chilli powder, sauce or fresh chillies.

The last one I bought was
http://www.eatonsjamaica.net/jerk-seasonings.html

It tasted ok but wasn't hot so I added my own extra spice.

Next time I would make my own

Here's a Jamie Oliver recipe from his 30 minutes meals program. It was on tv yesterday.

http://reciperifle.blogspot.co.uk/20...k-chicken.html

And here is one from another of his shows when he was with Levi Roots

http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/c...cken-amp-jalap

Uncle Quentin · 04-06-2012, 16:35

Cheers for those Degsy, will certainly try them out.

_radioamerica · 04-06-2012, 17:18

I'd just chuck in some fresh chillis and chilli powder.

Or you could find a good recipe online, you'll have the outlay for the spices at first but after that it'll be in for any time you want it

joe2-snj · 04-06-2012, 17:23

Making Jerk paste from scratch can be complicated the first few times untill you get the hang of it.

Get some Walkerswood or Dunn's River jerk paste from a local indian food shop. DO NOT ADD YOUR OWN SALT.. these pastes have salt in them already.

Best of luck

Louismum · 05-06-2012, 08:14

My favourite is Dunns River Jamaican jerk seasoning. I got mine in asda and it's one of their roll back items at the minute....£1.56 a jar if I remember rightly, but you don't need much as its very hot and a jar lasts for ages.

Uncle Quentin · 05-06-2012, 14:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Louismum

My favourite is Dunns River Jamaican jerk seasoning. I got mine in asda and it's one of their roll back items at the minute....£1.56 a jar if I remember rightly, but you don't need much as its very hot and a jar lasts for ages.

That sounds exactly what I want.
Thanks for that.

Louismum · 05-06-2012, 21:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Quentin

That sounds exactly what I want.
Thanks for that.

You're welcome

whoever,hey · 05-06-2012, 21:12

Jamies jerk chicken is what were having for dinner tomorrow as it happens.

ChristmasCake · 05-06-2012, 21:20

You're better off making your own jerk paste.

Anything you buy is going to be milder than you'd like.

04-06-2012, 15:05	#1
Uncle Quentin Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,859	Jerk Chicken What's the best Jerk sauce? I love jerk chicken - it goes lovely with rice, noodles, salad, chips, pretty much anything. I can't find a sauce hot or spicy enough for my taste though. I usually buy the Reggae sauce or Tesco version to roast my chicken in - & recently tried the Schwartz Jamaican Jerk powder too - they're all nice enough, but ultimately a bit disappointing. I end up chucking loads of Cayenne Pepper & such on it to give it a bit of kick. Is there a better, more pokey jerk sauce out there?

04-06-2012, 15:33	#2
degsyhufc Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Up North Posts: 58,791	I can't see the problem in doing that. If something isn't hot enough then add your own chilli powder, sauce or fresh chillies. The last one I bought was http://www.eatonsjamaica.net/jerk-seasonings.html It tasted ok but wasn't hot so I added my own extra spice. Next time I would make my own Here's a Jamie Oliver recipe from his 30 minutes meals program. It was on tv yesterday. http://reciperifle.blogspot.co.uk/20...k-chicken.html And here is one from another of his shows when he was with Levi Roots http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/c...cken-amp-jalap

04-06-2012, 16:35	#3
Uncle Quentin Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,859	Cheers for those Degsy, will certainly try them out.

04-06-2012, 17:18	#4
_radioamerica Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wagner Posts: 4,632	I'd just chuck in some fresh chillis and chilli powder. Or you could find a good recipe online, you'll have the outlay for the spices at first but after that it'll be in for any time you want it

04-06-2012, 17:23	#5
joe2-snj Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Body in Cardiff, Mind not sure Posts: 666	Making Jerk paste from scratch can be complicated the first few times untill you get the hang of it. Get some Walkerswood or Dunn's River jerk paste from a local indian food shop. DO NOT ADD YOUR OWN SALT.. these pastes have salt in them already. Best of luck

05-06-2012, 08:14	#6
Louismum Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,159	My favourite is Dunns River Jamaican jerk seasoning. I got mine in asda and it's one of their roll back items at the minute....£1.56 a jar if I remember rightly, but you don't need much as its very hot and a jar lasts for ages.

05-06-2012, 14:31	#7
Uncle Quentin Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,859	Quote: Originally Posted by Louismum My favourite is Dunns River Jamaican jerk seasoning. I got mine in asda and it's one of their roll back items at the minute....£1.56 a jar if I remember rightly, but you don't need much as its very hot and a jar lasts for ages. That sounds exactly what I want. Thanks for that.

05-06-2012, 21:02	#8
Louismum Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,159	Quote: Originally Posted by Uncle Quentin That sounds exactly what I want. Thanks for that. You're welcome

05-06-2012, 21:12	#9
whoever,hey Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 30,072	Jamies jerk chicken is what were having for dinner tomorrow as it happens.

05-06-2012, 21:20	#10
ChristmasCake Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London Posts: 20,218	You're better off making your own jerk paste. Anything you buy is going to be milder than you'd like.

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